Cuiaba vs Coritiba Prediction: Can Cuiaba Find its First Win of the Season at Home?

In the upcoming fixture Brazil Serie A, Matchday 8, Cuiaba will be up against Coritiba at the University Stadium in San Nicolás de los Garza. The two competing sides are clearly struggling in the ongoing tournament, failing to make an impact in home and away fixtures. According to the points table situation of now, Cuiaba stands 14th with 2 wins and 7 points, whereas Coritiba stands 20th at the bottom of the points table, with just 2 points from 7 matches played so far in the contest. The last time these two sides played in November 2022, and Coritiba won (2-1). Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup. 

Going in the matchup, Cuiaba is coming off a win against Cruzeiro (0-1), in which Deyverson scored the only goal of the match in the 37th minute of play, with the assist made by Fernando Sobral. After an inconsistent start in the competition, Cuiaba has secured some momentum from the last win. However, in the last five matches played, Cuiaba has managed only 2 wins and 3 defeats. With 4 goals scored in the last five matches played, Cuiaba averages 0.80 goals per game. Compared to the scoring average, Cuiaba has allowed 9 goals, averaging 1.80 goals per game. Hence, as the tournament persists, Cuiaba should minimize the scoring from the other end and secure as many win points as possible. 

Walter; Mateusinho, Marllon, Allyson, Patric Calmon; Raniele, Denilson, Pablo Ceppelini, Emerson Negueba; Iury Castilho, Deyverson.

Going in the matchup, Coritiba is coming off a defeat against Atletico MG (1-2), in which Antonio Oliveira and his men were once again taken to the cleaners. Though Coritiba was playing at home, it recorded a ball possession of only 34% and just 4 shots on target. Robson scored the opening goal in the 13th minute of play. However, they couldn’t capitalize on the early lead. In the last five matches played, Coritiba has lost three and drawn two fixtures. Hence, the visitors will be starting under pressure against Cuiaba as well. Talking about the scoring, Coritiba has scored 6 goals but allowed 10. Hence, the defenders of Coritiba will have to produce something sensational in order to strike a win against Cuiaba. The visitors will be missing out Ze Roberto due to a red card suspension in the previous outing. 

Gabriel; Henrique, Bruno Viana, Victor Luis; Willian Farias, Bruno Gomes, Natanael, Jamerson; Rodrigo Pinho, Kaio César, Alef Manga.

Though Cuiaba will be hosting Coritiba at home, its home record has stood quite worse so far in the season. Moreover, Cuiaba has lost its last two home matches against Gremio (1-2) and Atletico MG (0-4). On the other hand, Coritiba is yet to win a match in the ongoing Serie A competition. Considering the recent match form of the two sides, I am backing Cuiaba to win and both sides to score, as the conceding average of both teams is over 1.60 goals. 

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.97
• Cuiaba to Win for 1.97
• Correct Score 2-1 for 8.50